PAUL MROZINSKI IV
Tinley Park,Illinois
Summary
Goal-oriented Freight Operations Manager with a decade of logistics, warehouse management, and operational excellence experience. Renowned for driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, safety, and profitability. Proven track record leading diverse teams, implementing effective training programs, and fostering a culture of safety and accountability. Expert in utilizing data-driven strategies to optimize processes and achieve ambitious operational goals.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Freight Operations Manager
XPO LOGISTICS
Chicago Heights, Illinois
01.2021 - Current
- Direct a high-performing team of nine supervisors and 30 hourly dock workers, fostering a culture of safety and accountability that drives operational success
- Developed and implemented innovative safety practices for a state-of-the-art 265-door facility, resulting in a 30% reduction in workplace incidents and significantly enhancing employee morale
- Achieved ambitious production goals by optimizing dock costs and labor efficiency, ensuring timely and damage-free freight delivery to customers
- Successfully transitioned facility operations from 2.5 million pounds of reshipment to 5 million pounds of break bulk, representing a 100% increase in throughput and operational efficiency
- Established comprehensive training programs for new hires and existing staff, improving workforce competency and reducing onboarding time by 25%
Manager of Freight Logistics
LEGENDARY BAKING
Oak Forest and Chicago, Illinois
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Oversaw the bidding and booking of freight for all customers, ensuring optimal service levels and cost-effectiveness
- Monitored live orders in SAP, facilitating timely pickups and deliveries while conducting freight analysis to support strategic initiatives
Warehouse Manager
LEGENDARY BAKING
Oak Forest and Chicago, Illinois
01.2014 - 12.2021
- Managed the main production and distribution facility, ensuring efficient inventory management of dry, refrigerated, and frozen goods
- Led a ten-member team, maintaining accuracy in sales orders for major clients, including Kroger and Walmart, while implementing best practices for inventory control
- Executed cycle counts and organized the layout of a 10,000-pallet cold storage facility, improving inventory accuracy and operational efficiency
Maintenance Supervisor
LEGENDARY BAKING
Oak Forest and Chicago, Illinois
01.2010 - 12.2010
- Led a team to implement an updated water treatment system, enhancing operational reliability and compliance with safety standards
- Assisted in the maintenance of production equipment, ensuring minimal downtime and optimal performance
R&D Assistant
LEGENDARY BAKING
Oak Forest and Chicago, Illinois
01.2008 - 12.2008
- Collaborated with the quality assurance manager to streamline the fruit pie production process, significantly reducing downtime and increasing output
- Developed equipment to automate pie filling, replacing manual processes and boosting production efficiency
Education
B.S. - Mechanical Engineering
NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY
DeKalb, Illinois06-2009
Skills
- Shipping and receiving
- Warehouse Management
- Carrier Negotiations
- Staff Training and Development
- Performance metrics analysis
- Negotiation
- Documentation Management
- Route Planning
- Supply Chain Coordination
- Staff Management
- Safety Management
- Delivery Scheduling
Affiliations
- Machining Tools: Water jet machine
- Software Proficiency: MS Office Suite, SolidWorks, Pro/Engineer (Pro/E), Ansys, Ansys Workbench, Mathcad, MATLAB
Certification
- Certificate of Enrolled Professional Engineer Intern, 061.034546
- Certificate of Training of Train the Trainer Safety Program
Timeline
Freight Operations Manager
XPO LOGISTICS
01.2021 - Current
Manager of Freight Logistics
LEGENDARY BAKING
01.2021 - 12.2021
Warehouse Manager
LEGENDARY BAKING
01.2014 - 12.2021
Maintenance Supervisor
LEGENDARY BAKING
01.2010 - 12.2010
R&D Assistant
LEGENDARY BAKING
01.2008 - 12.2008
- Certificate of Enrolled Professional Engineer Intern, 061.034546
- Certificate of Training of Train the Trainer Safety Program
B.S. - Mechanical Engineering
NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY
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